I have a heckler (or a fan)

I live in Lebanon, PA. I have been getting out on the bike a little more lately, due to the weather getting much nicer. I never ride without a lid, and I assume thats why this guy is messing with me. I dont think he realizes that I have an engine on my bike, or just isnt paying attention. So twice now, he has seen me with my orange helmet on, not a bike helmet but a dirtbike lid, and has said "safety first" I havent seen his face, because I am too busy keeping my eyes on the road, but I can tell by the tone of his voice he is making fun of me. Its starting to irritate me. I am considering pulling over and revving my engine loudly the next time he opens his stupid mouth, just to show him that i am on a motorbike. any thoughts?

My helmet is a DOT helmet. Its the kind that a lot of dirtbike racers wear, full face but no windshield. Believe me I know the value of a good helmet. I was in an accident back in 09 when I first started riding a MB. I was wearing a mongoose half shell bicycle helmet at the time. I never ride without a lid unless Im just test riding in the alley behind my house, and even then I always watch very carefully for vehicles before starting my bike. I think next time I will pull over and show the guy my bike. If he doesnt want to see it, then I will just leave it be and enjoy the ride.

Paint it black if trouble persists then take care of busness the right way and find someway to laugh at him such as his apparent lack of brains thats funny not only that hes easly ammused so hes half retarded

LOL this reminded of my ultralight flying budy and his helmet back im the 80's. He carried his flight helmet with him on an airline flight to a neighboring state.

He thought that he would amuse everbody by donning his helmet before take-off. They wern't amused, and he almost got kicked off the flight. I guess nowdays they would think he was up to something and would be detained.

I'd go over to him next time and keel him with kindness. You could pull over on the bike and ask if he needs help as you heard him say something. Then as he notices the motor bike you can start to talk about that and then head your merry way. He will feel like a butt head after that

I'd go over to him next time and keel him with kindness. You could pull over on the bike and ask if he needs help as you heard him say something. Then as he notices the motor bike you can start to talk about that and then head your merry way. He will feel like a butt head after that

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That's what I'm talkin' 'bout, right there. Why can't we all think more like this every day. It would solve a lot of problems. And the really good thing that may happen, the guy that feels like a butt head now may learn a valuable lesson 'bout his own behavior.
Wise advice from fugit. Very wise.

I had a guy on a hog giggle at me today- told me i looked funny on that thing, told him my thing got 200 mpg , he replied dang, not so funny now. even got the jump on him at the green for the 1st 35 foot or so. lol

I have two DOT certified helmets:
One is the worse for wear, because it did its job (and I keep it around in case my ongoing lawsuit requires that I present it).
The other is the new one I currently wear on my uninjured head, because I am fortunate enough to still be able to enjoy riding. (Although I more cautious than ever now, and will no longer ride through downtown.)